there has always been mixed results about B series motors. wat can i do with $2000? which one?
-wat gen/year B series motor? why?
-VTEC or Non-VTEC?
-usdm or jdm?
-wat would hold up to daily driving?
-which is still capable of upgrades?
-which has plentiful amounts of replaceable parts?
-which would pass smog with no doubts?

share your honda experience.

 

You can buy my motor for 2k, its "the mighty" d16y7 with 42873k on the motor.


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[Modified by black2kcivic, 2:55 PM 1/8/2003]

 

Is 2k your total spending amount, or is that just for the engine? You should be able to find some B16's in that price range, but the change would be spent on replacement items (clutch,water pump,etc..)

You could also get a B18 for about 1200, and later on down the road do a vtec conversion or go turbo.

I would choose the latter.

Edit: A B-series is a B-series so just about every part is interchangeable with other B motors, and the aftermarket support for this engines is rediculous.


[Modified by t0p_sh0tta, 6:03 PM 1/8/2003]

 

I've found B16's online from $1200 to $2500. on http://www.passwordjdm.com they have legit B16's for $2k.

 

b18b longblock + gsr tranny

 

1st gen B16A

 

not for 2k into a 92 si

I do an ls swap. Then plan on going turbo. That would be cheap and fun

 

1st gen b16
JDM ZC
94+ b18b( no vtec)

 

D16Z6 and Greddy turbo kit.

 

Z6 plus turbo. Youll find building, repairing and god-forbid replacing d-series is pennies compared to b-series. you sound like your on a tight budget, so i say get the z6 swap and build it for turbo, then get lucky and find one cheap, or peice a kit with future power goals in mind. youll be dusting the b16s like cake.

 

looks like he already has a z6 in his 92 si hatch.

 

Get an LS and save for turbo or LS/Vtec

 

If you really don't have to buy a new motor just yet, don't buy one. Save your money up until you can afford something like a b16, or a gsr. That's what I would do. I'm tired of coming across two grand and just trying to get the best deal. I would save up so I can either get a Type-R or a GSR motor.

 

agreed

 

he didnt ask install it says which motor can i buy so I gave him a motor

 

Ls and later on TURBO or ALL MOTOR which ever you like..my friend has a all motor setup on a Ls running low 13's..pulls hella hard with all that torque

 

what if u cant save up anymore cuz ur job less and u blew your motor ?

 

you can buy my JDM 96' GSR OBDII obviously. hit me up with email if you interested for IM me.

 

Ok, already have a Si, didnt see that, build bottom end a bit, head work, cam, zex kit, and slicks, youll be in the 12's easy.

 

if u know u are going to keep this car for a LONG TIME and u want to have optimal capability on it, get a b20. it's better built for taking vtec and turbo than ls.

 

Question, where can you get an LS swap for $2k???? I know everyone says junkyards, and there are "tons of LS's" but the tranny's are damn near impossible to find. Oh yea, one more thing. Isn't the LS tranny a better pick for turbo because of the longer gear ratios vs the GSR tranny?

 

i can't recall but i had an old integ da and in fd i was on 4 @80mph. my friends' 95 gsr goes the same. that is...for a 95 gsr n 91 da. but newer ones may be different.